L-Aspartic Acid

Chinese Name: L-Aspartic acid

English Name: L-Aspartic acid

CAS Number: 56-84-8

Quality Standard: AJI, USP, FCC, EP, BP, CP

Alias: L-Aspartic acid, L(+)-Aminosuccinic acid, L(+)-Aminobutanedioic acid

Molecular Formula: C₄H₇NO₄

Molecular Weight: 133.10

Properties: Colorless to white rhombic plate crystals or crystalline powder, classified as a non-essential amino acid. Naturally found in various animal and plant proteins, particularly abundant in sugar beet molasses.

Applications: Used in the production of sodium L-aspartate food additives and various refreshing beverage additives. Also serves as a biochemical reagent, culture medium, and organic synthesis intermediate.